Congratulation to Lebron James for breaking the record for all-time leading scorer. I informed you last week that game tickets were going for $75k, but yesterday they went for $150k. Unfortunately, I was unable to witness the entirety of this historic game because it was too late and I had school the next morning. But I checked this first thing this morning!
However, I must express my appreciation for the individual who held the record until yesterday night. I was aware of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's existence, but I was unaware of his life story, and I used this to inspire me to create an article about him. Kareem did not have a simple childhood. He was born in New York as an only child. He did not get along well with his parents, who were devout Catholics. He attended a predominantly white school when he was younger; he was the only student of colour in his class. His parents then send him to a school that does only accept black students. He first began playing street basketball at that school. He was sent back to the white school by his parents since his grades were declining. He decided to play basketball at this school, but because he was too big to play with younger players, he preferred to play with older players.
He decided to join the UCLA Bruins and had a fantastic university career. He was well-known for his dunk because of his height. However, the NCAA league decided to outlaw this play in 1967. The Alcindor Rule is the well-known appellation for this principle. He chose not to participate in the 1968 Olympic games in Mexico because he wanted to support the civil rights of Afro-Americans. His last season with the Bruins was mentally difficult because he was accused of being a racist who want to encourage separatism.
The Milwaukee Bucks selected him in the first round of the 1969 selection. His rookie season in the league was incredible. Despite being a rookie, he finished the season with 2361 points and was the second-most active player (based on average playing time). The award for NBA Rookie of the Year went to him. Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor is his full name. Kareem is obviously not a surname. Like Mohammad Ali, he fully changed his name. Even though his parents were Catholic, he converted to Islam. So he became known as Kareem following the change.
He came in second for the MVP award in the 1972–1973 season, but it was a difficult one for him because he was suspected of killing. In a mosque, black Muslim extremists killed seven people. The mosque was the recipient of Kareem's donation. He had so been accused of involvement in the incident. He was accompanied by a bodyguard for the rest of the season. For the first time in his career, he was chosen as one of the top five defensive players of the year in 1974. But he requested to be traded before the start of the upcoming season. He had eye injuries during the preseason; this was not the first time it had happened to him. He so began to experiment with goggles, which became a well-known aspect of his notoriety.
He was moved to the Lakers, where he had a fantastic season even though the team missed the playoffs. Kareem missed the playoffs for the first time since 1958. Even so, he was named MVP. He had a wonderful time there and won the NBA five times.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar got married in 1971, but this marriage created discord in his family. His parents were unable to attend his wedding since they could not enter the mosque because they were Catholic.
He was connected to politics. In 1967, when Mohamed Ali conflicted with army recruiters, he offered his assistance. He was a member of the Olympic Project for Human Rights in 1968, a group whose mission was to combat racial discrimination both in South Africa and the United States. He appeared in the Yes We Can video in 2008 in favour of Barack Obama. In 2015, he was alarmed by Donald Trump's proposals concerning terrorism and he felt it necessary to express to the world the significance of all religions being able to coexist.
When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar passed Wilt Chamberlain in 1984, he held the record for most points scored in a career with 38 387. This player will go down in history forever. I was overjoyed to see him at the game yesterday. I adore it when athletes congratulate one another for breaking records. I sincerely appreciate everything you achieved, Kareem; you will always be remembered as a legend! Happy Black History Month!
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